Covers the full range of topics found in a corrections course in the most practical and easily-accessible manner of any text on the market. Corrections was written as a response to those faculty who are frustrated with the level of rigor and detail now found in other Corrections texts. Kären Hess is well-known for creating exceptional pedagogical aids; this text utilizes tools that reinforce and enhance student learning. Her reputation as an author who makes criminal justice content accessible to all types of students is continued and enhanced with this exciting new text.

Kären Hess adds to her long line of successful texts known for student accessibility with this new corrections title. Perfectly meets the needs of the two-year schools and lower end four-year schools because of the practical presentation of material.

Presents a thorough integration of theory and application. All the famous theorists are included, as well as quotations from personnel and inmates in correctional institutions. This combination gives students an accurate feel for corrections today.

Traditional material is covered completely as well as coverage of alternatives to corrections and information on community-based corrections.

Author Bio

Hess, Kären M. : Normandale Community College

Kären M. Hess holds a Ph.D. in English and in instructional design from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. in criminal justice from Pacific University Dr. Hess has also co-authored the following Wadsworth texts: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, INTRODUCTION TO PRIVATE SECURITY, JUVENILE JUSTICE, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY POLICING: PARTNERSHIPS FOR PROBLEM-SOLVING, POLICE OPERATIONS, AND SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND RELATED FIELDS.

Orthmann, Christine M.H. :

SECTION I. THEORETICAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT.

1. An Overview of Corrections and the Criminal Justice System. 2. The Origin of Correction - Penology. 3 The Evolution of Corrections in the United States.

Covers the full range of topics found in a corrections course in the most practical and easily-accessible manner of any text on the market. Corrections was written as a response to those faculty who are frustrated with the level of rigor and detail now found in other Corrections texts. Kären Hess is well-known for creating exceptional pedagogical aids; this text utilizes tools that reinforce and enhance student learning. Her reputation as an author who makes criminal justice content accessible to all types of students is continued and enhanced with this exciting new text.

Kären Hess adds to her long line of successful texts known for student accessibility with this new corrections title. Perfectly meets the needs of the two-year schools and lower end four-year schools because of the practical presentation of material.

Presents a thorough integration of theory and application. All the famous theorists are included, as well as quotations from personnel and inmates in correctional institutions. This combination gives students an accurate feel for corrections today.

Traditional material is covered completely as well as coverage of alternatives to corrections and information on community-based corrections.

Author Bio

Hess, Kären M. : Normandale Community College

Kären M. Hess holds a Ph.D. in English and in instructional design from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. in criminal justice from Pacific University Dr. Hess has also co-authored the following Wadsworth texts: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, INTRODUCTION TO PRIVATE SECURITY, JUVENILE JUSTICE, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY POLICING: PARTNERSHIPS FOR PROBLEM-SOLVING, POLICE OPERATIONS, AND SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND RELATED FIELDS.

Orthmann, Christine M.H. :

Table of Contents

SECTION I. THEORETICAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT.

1. An Overview of Corrections and the Criminal Justice System. 2. The Origin of Correction - Penology. 3 The Evolution of Corrections in the United States.